City of Hammond v. Conley

HOFFMAN, Judge.

Plaintiffs/appellees Thomas Conley, Paul Spain and William Burgess are former employees of defendant/appellant City of Hammond (City). On January 1, 1984, a new administration took office in Hammond. On December 30, 1983, the plaintiffs each received a letter signed by the mayor-elect terminating their employment as of December 31, 1983. The letters further advised: "Claims for payment of vacation should be made to the Office of the City Controller."

In January, 1984, each plaintiff filed a claim for vacation pay with the City Controller. Spain and Burgess each sought three…